India’s power market entering a storage-led transformation phase: Apoorva BahadurIndia's electricity system faces a critical juncture as soaring summer demand outstrips generation flexibility. While renewables meet dayti...
28 Apr, 2026, 01.59 PM IST
Cheap batteries are taking over the world’s power gridsThis boom, led by China's manufacturing prowess, is making batteries a crucial tool for grid resilience and a cost-effective alternative to...
21 Apr, 2026, 11.34 AM IST
India seeks steelmaking raw material from Argentina, Indonesia, Oman, sources sayIndia is set to hold talks with Argentina, Indonesia, and Oman next month to secure vital steelmaking raw materials like coking coal and ir...
27 Mar, 2026, 11.05 AM IST
Centre puts 19 critical mineral mines on the blockIndia has launched its seventh e-auction for critical and strategic mineral blocks. These minerals are vital for clean energy and advanced ...
23 Mar, 2026, 08.22 PM IST
NLC India in advanced talks with Russian firm for sourcing lithiumNLC India is in advanced discussions with a Russian government-owned company to secure lithium from a mine in Mali, Africa, through equity ...
13 Jul, 2025, 10.18 AM IST
NMDC explores critical minerals acquisition overseasIndian state-owned miner NMDC on Tuesday said it is exploring acquisition opportunities for critical minerals in Africa, Australia and Sout...
01 Jul, 2025, 12.15 PM IST
Coal India eyeing lithium blocks in Australia, Argentina: ChairmanState-owned Coal India Ltd (CIL) is considering lithium blocks in Australia and Argentina as part of its strategy to diversify from coal an...
02 Apr, 2025, 04.40 PM IST
Hopeful that India will be able to meet demand for lithium internally in 3-4 years: ReddyCoal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy expressed optimism that India would meet its critical mineral demand, such as lithium, domestically ...
04 Mar, 2025, 04.10 PM IST
Coal India looks to Argentina for lithium brine assetsCoal India Ltd (CIL) is looking into lithium brine assets in Argentina to diversify from coal. The company invited consultants for technica...
12 Jan, 2025, 11.40 AM IST
Coal India eyeing Argentina, Chile for critical minerals, says officialCoal India is exploring critical minerals in Argentina and is in discussions with Chile for lithium, according to India's federal mines sec...
18 Sep, 2024, 03.02 PM IST
Coal India actively pursuing acquisition of critical minerals in India, abroad: ChairmanCoal India is actively pursuing the acquisition of critical minerals, such as lithium, domestically and overseas to reduce import dependenc...
21 Aug, 2024, 08.16 PM IST
Coal India signs pacts with global firms for potential investment in critical minerals projectsCoal India Ltd signed non-disclosure agreements with international companies to explore investments in critical mineral projects, including...
05 Aug, 2024, 07.36 PM IST
Coal India exploring lithium assets in Argentina with U.S. companyCoal India Ltd, in collaboration with a U.S. firm, is exploring lithium blocks in Argentina to secure battery material supplies under the U...
18 Jun, 2024, 02.31 PM IST
Coal India, NMDC exploring lithium mines overseasState-run miners Coal India and NMDC are venturing into lithium mines in Chile and Australia, aiming to secure critical minerals. India's M...
15 May, 2024, 02.07 PM IST
Coal India to bid for 3 mines in critical minerals auctions in FebruaryCoal India, the state-run mining giant, plans to bid for three critical minerals blocks in India's auctions. The company aims to participat...
19 Feb, 2024, 04.36 PM IST
Coal India plans to enter into mining of critical minerals, including lithiumCoal India Ltd (CIL) is planning to venture into mining critical minerals, including lithium, to support India's energy security plans and ...
18 Jan, 2024, 05.29 PM IST
NMDC eyes production from domestic coal and gold mines: CMDIron ore mining Navratna NMDC will operationalise its domestic coal and gold mines, while also pursuing overseas mineral assets, including ...
03 Aug, 2023, 09.58 PM IST